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MPDC: Mission and Goals

Mission of the Metropolitan Police Department

It is the mission of the Metropolitan Police Department to safeguard the District of Columbia and protect its residents and visitors by providing the highest quality of police service with integrity, compassion, and a commitment to innovation that integrates people, technology and progressive business systems.

Guiding Principles of Chief of Police Cathy L. Lanier

Reduce crime and the fear of crime in the community

Change the culture of the MPD from reacting to crime to building and sustaining safe neighborhoods

Position the MPD to be viewed and respected nationally and internationally as a model for how it serves the community

Build homeland security into the culture of the MPD and the community without creating fear

Make the relationship between police and neighborhoods paramount — tailoring policing to neighborhoods